Chakra Cafe
44-01 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens, 11104
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Apr 8, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 8, 2025
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Jun 13, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Feb 27, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Feb 14, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Jul 25, 2022 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Jul 19, 2022 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Second Compliance Inspection | 8 (7 critical) |
| Jul 11, 2022 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection | 9 (4 critical) |
| May 23, 2022 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 3 (3 critical) |
| Apr 25, 2022 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 5×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 4×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 2 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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